Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 182

Natalie dragged her suitcase from the tax and had barely reached the front gate of Majestie Meadows Manor when she spotted a familiar car parked outside.

She gazed at the car momentarily, her steps slowing to a half.

Sadie, who had just returned from grocery shopping, hurried over upon seeing Natalle: “Miss Natale, you’re back” she exclaimed.

Natale stayed quiet, shifting her gaze to Sadie, who seemed somewhat distressed. Sadie glanced back at Natalie, her hesitation hinting at some unsald words that she was struggling

to voice out.

Just as she was about to pull Natalie aside to talk, a familiar voice echoed from the doorway. “Sadie, why are you standing at the door? Nate’s awake. Go dress him, will you?”

Natalie turned around to meet the challenging gaze of Madelyn, who looked down at her with a sense of confrontation.

Madelyn was back.

was back, Natalie knew

ahead to dress Nate. You can’t let the little guy catch a cold, especially not when

didn’t want to dig into why Madelyn had suddenly returned. Someone must have given her

his pajamas and slippers. Seeing Natalie about to

Nate with a smile. “Be a good boy, Nate. Go back inside and get dressed before you

Natalie was leaving. He stood at the door, and she didn’t come in, which meant

his little brow furrowed, said, “Come

call her own. And with Nate’s real mom, Madelyn, standing right there, Natalie

Natalie assured him with a smile and said tenderly, “I like kids who listen.”

pondered for a while before reluctantly turning back toward the room. He gave Madelyn no more than a

but frown. The mother and son were

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He turned toward the door and spotted Natale walking away with her suitcase.

froze briefly, then cried out loudly. “Don’t go,